Question 1

The project manager is normally directly accountable for the project results,schedule and budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Cost management processes are involved in planning,estimating,budgeting,m financing,funding,managing and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Operations consist of the ongoing work needed to ensure the organization continues to function effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Some projects are considered successful if they reap business benefits like increased profitability,even if completed late or over budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)published by the Project Management Institute identifies five process groups.Briefly identify and describe each of these five process groups.

Accepted Answer

Key concepts to be covered in the respon

Question 6

Project managers frequently face competing constraints.Identify these common constraints and describe approaches that project managers can use to make the trade-offs required to succeed.

Accepted Answer

Key concepts to be covered in the respon

Question 7

Which of the following actions will likely cause a project to fail?

Accepted Answer

A)  dedicating valuable team member time to identify risk events 
B)  spending project funding to procure needed tools and spare parts 
C)  unclear or conflicting stakeholder expectations 
D)  conducting a project audit to evaluate performance 
A)  dedicating valuable team member time to identify risk events 
B)  spending project funding to procure needed tools and spare parts 
C)  unclear or conflicting stakeholder expectations 
D)  conducting a project audit to evaluate performance

Question 8

Typically,the senior customer representative is responsible for which of the following project roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  develops the project schedule and budget 
B)  determines how the project work will be accomplished 
C)  ensures the needs of the customer's organization are identified and prioritized 
D)  helps the project manager with running meetings and providing status reports 
A)  develops the project schedule and budget 
B)  determines how the project work will be accomplished 
C)  ensures the needs of the customer's organization are identified and prioritized 
D)  helps the project manager with running meetings and providing status reports

Question 9

Most projects are conducted with constraints on the amount of time and funding available to the project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Project plans and goals usually become more specific as early work is completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Integration management represents the processes and activities to identify,define,combine,unify and coordinate the various processes and project management activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  improving a soldering process in an assembly line 
B)  processing deposits and withdrawals in a bank 
C)  installing a new accounting application on to a server 
D)  developing a new medical device for use by clinics 
A)  improving a soldering process in an assembly line 
B)  processing deposits and withdrawals in a bank 
C)  installing a new accounting application on to a server 
D)  developing a new medical device for use by clinics

Question 13

Contrast project management with operations management.How do these differences impact the approach required to manage a project successfully?

Accepted Answer

Key concepts to be covered in the respon

Question 14

Achieving project success is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  creating deliverables that include all required features 
B)  involving only important key stakeholders 
C)  completing the project on schedule and on budget 
D)  providing outputs that please the project's customers 
A)  creating deliverables that include all required features 
B)  involving only important key stakeholders 
C)  completing the project on schedule and on budget 
D)  providing outputs that please the project's customers

Question 15

An important factor used to determine the phases in a project life cycle are the control needs of the organization(s)involved in the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the ten knowledge areas defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge includes the activities of purchasing or acquiring products,services or results from outside the project team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scope management 
B)  Quality management 
C)  Communications management 
D)  Procurement management 
A)  Scope management 
B)  Quality management 
C)  Communications management 
D)  Procurement management

Question 17

In agile projects,the customer representative role is passive,and their involvement is typically limited to the early stages of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Stakeholder management is comprised of the processes to identify the people,groups,or organizations that could impact or be impacted by the project,analyze their expectations and impact,and developing strategies for engaging them and managing conflicting interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,service or result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Projects often require tradeoffs among all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  scope 
B)  cost 
C)  schedule 
D)  programs 
A)  scope 
B)  cost 
C)  schedule 
D)  programs

The project manager is normally directly accountable for the project results,schedule and budget.

Cost management processes are involved in planning,estimating,budgeting,m financing,funding,managing and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.

Operations consist of the ongoing work needed to ensure the organization continues to function effectively.

Some projects are considered successful if they reap business benefits like increased profitability,even if completed late or over budget.

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)published by the Project Management Institute identifies five process groups.Briefly identify and describe each of these five process groups.

Project managers frequently face competing constraints.Identify these common constraints and describe approaches that project managers can use to make the trade-offs required to succeed.

Which of the following actions will likely cause a project to fail?

Typically,the senior customer representative is responsible for which of the following project roles?

Most projects are conducted with constraints on the amount of time and funding available to the project manager.

Project plans and goals usually become more specific as early work is completed.

Integration management represents the processes and activities to identify,define,combine,unify and coordinate the various processes and project management activities.

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Contrast project management with operations management.How do these differences impact the approach required to manage a project successfully?

Achieving project success is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

An important factor used to determine the phases in a project life cycle are the control needs of the organization(s)involved in the project.

Which of the ten knowledge areas defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge includes the activities of purchasing or acquiring products,services or results from outside the project team?

In agile projects,the customer representative role is passive,and their involvement is typically limited to the early stages of the project.

Stakeholder management is comprised of the processes to identify the people,groups,or organizations that could impact or be impacted by the project,analyze their expectations and impact,and developing strategies for engaging them and managing conflicting interests.

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,service or result.

Projects often require tradeoffs among all of the following EXCEPT:

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Chartering Projects

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Defining Scope and Constructing Work Breakdown Structures WBS

Scheduling Activities

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project

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Exam 1: Introduction to Project Management

The project manager is normally directly accountable for the project results,schedule and budget.

Cost management processes are involved in planning,estimating,budgeting,m financing,funding,managing and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.

Operations consist of the ongoing work needed to ensure the organization continues to function effectively.

Some projects are considered successful if they reap business benefits like increased profitability,even if completed late or over budget.

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)published by the Project Management Institute identifies five process groups.Briefly identify and describe each of these five process groups.

Project managers frequently face competing constraints.Identify these common constraints and describe approaches that project managers can use to make the trade-offs required to succeed.

Which of the following actions will likely cause a project to fail?

Typically,the senior customer representative is responsible for which of the following project roles?

Most projects are conducted with constraints on the amount of time and funding available to the project manager.

Project plans and goals usually become more specific as early work is completed.

Integration management represents the processes and activities to identify,define,combine,unify and coordinate the various processes and project management activities.

Which of the following examples is NOT a typical or appropriate situation to employ project management?

Contrast project management with operations management.How do these differences impact the approach required to manage a project successfully?

Achieving project success is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

An important factor used to determine the phases in a project life cycle are the control needs of the organization(s)involved in the project.

Which of the ten knowledge areas defined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge includes the activities of purchasing or acquiring products,services or results from outside the project team?

In agile projects,the customer representative role is passive,and their involvement is typically limited to the early stages of the project.

Stakeholder management is comprised of the processes to identify the people,groups,or organizations that could impact or be impacted by the project,analyze their expectations and impact,and developing strategies for engaging them and managing conflicting interests.

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,service or result.

Projects often require tradeoffs among all of the following EXCEPT:

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Chartering Projects

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Defining Scope and Constructing Work Breakdown Structures WBS

Scheduling Activities

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project

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